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- [muh-reen]
- /məˈrin/
- /məˈriːnz/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [muh-reen]
- /məˈrin/
Definitions of marines word
- adjective marines of or relating to the sea; existing in or produced by the sea: marine vegetation. 1
- adjective marines pertaining to navigation or shipping; nautical; naval; maritime. 1
- adjective marines serving on shipboard, as soldiers. 1
- adjective marines of or belonging to the marines. 1
- adjective marines adapted for use at sea: a marine barometer. 1
- noun marines a member of the U.S. Marine Corps. 1
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Origin of marines
First appearance:
before 1325 One of the 16% oldest English words
1325-75; Middle English maryne < Middle French marin (feminine marine) < Latin marīnus of the sea, derivative of mare sea; see -ine1
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Parts of speech for Marines
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marines popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
marines usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for marines
noun marines
- navy — the whole body of warships and auxiliaries belonging to a country or ruler.
- force — physical power or strength possessed by a living being: He used all his force in opening the window.
- troop — an assemblage of persons or things; company; band.
- service — Robert W(illiam) 1874–1958, Canadian writer, born in England.
- army — An army is a large organized group of people who are armed and trained to fight on land in a war. Most armies are organized and controlled by governments.
Antonyms for marines
adjective marines
- lakes — Plural form of lake.
Top questions with marines
- what do marines do?
- how much do marines make?
- how to join the marines?
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